Yashasvi Jaiswal Vs Virender Sehwag: How Is India Youngster More Lethal Than The Legend In Tests?

Yashasvi Jaiswal is being compared with Virender Sehwag [Source: PTI/@greater_jammu/X]

The rise of Yashasvi Jaiswal has been nothing short of remarkable. The promising southpaw has taken the world by storm, grabbing the limelight through his scintillating stroke play. Jaiswal, who became a household name following his batting heroics in the 2020 under-19 World Cup, earned his maiden call-up for the national side after a string of stellar outings in the IPL as well as domestic cricket. 

After helping India register their quickest-ever team fifty and hundred, Jaiswal struck a breezy half-century, leading the hosts to a remarkable win in the rain-marred second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. His batting exploits gave rise to his comparison with legendary opener Virender Sehwag, unarguably one of the most aggressive batters the game has witnessed. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal Vs Virender Sehwag: The Similarities

Aggressive Batting Approach

Virender Sehwag was one of the most fearsome batters during his playing days. Thanks to his fearless batting approach, the explosive right-handed batter was a headache for every opposition. Yashasvi Jaiswal's ability to play his strokes fearlessly makes his modus operandi similar to Sehwag's in red-ball cricket. The southpaw believes in dominating the opposition, a mentality that draws parallels with Sehwag. 

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Ability To Torment Spin Bowling

(Yashasvi Jaiswal's Record vs Spin Bowling In Tests)

Virender Sehwag was the most brutal hitter of spin bowling of his era. His exceptional power-hitting against the spinners was a significant reason behind his outstanding record in the subcontinent. Yashasvi Jaiswal also believes in attacking the spinners and treats their overs as scoring opportunities in Test cricket. The data presented in the above table speaks volumes for his incredible spin-hitting prowess. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal Vs Virender Sehwag: The Differences

Batting Technique

Although Sehwag was remarkable against spin bowling, he had some glaring weaknesses versus fast bowling. The legendary batter primarily relied on hand-eye coordination to succeed at the highest level, while the pacers exposed his technical flaws on seam-friendly decks. 

However, Jaiswal has a more compact technique than Sehwag and can survive hostile spells, particularly in SENA Tests. His ability to negotiate seam and swing makes him different from Sehwag in the purest format. 

Game awareness

Virender Sehwag used to bat aggressively, irrespective of the match situation. His intent was a double-edged sword for Sehwag and India, letting the team down on multiple occasions. However, Jaiswal is much different in this aspect, as he can switch gears as the situation demands. His adaptability makes him more dependable than Sehwag in Test cricket. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal: India's Upgraded Version Of Virender Sehwag

While Jaiswal is as aggressive as Sehwag, his superior batting technique and game awareness make him an upgraded version of the legendary batter. So, given that he has the age on his side, it's time for the southpaw to sustain his purple patch and establish himself as one of India's biggest match-winners in Test cricket. 

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